Brett Lee’s connection with India goes back a long way. He has been coming here for musical concerts with his one-time rock band. He is currently part of the commentary team in the Karnataka Premiere League.
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Sometimes the on-field battles have also resulted in an occasional heated moment, like when Lee accidentally bowled a beamer that hit Tendulkar on the arm guard during the CB series in 2008. But never have the two indulged in an ugly spat – mutual respect has always been there. (Photo: AFP)
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The Australian speedster has now given a first hand of his fondness for Tendulkar. (Photo: AFP)
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Lee found a person, whom he described as Tendulkar’s ‘biggest fan’.
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Sachin was not far behind to acknowledge Lee’s gesture, but also took a sly dig at the one-time Australian spearhead.
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The master blaster shared Lee’s instagram post on his official account with the caption “Thanks Binga! You've at last yorked me here... A big thank you to the fan for all his support.”
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Lee considered him greater that Sudhir Kumar Chaudhury, known as Sachin’s biggest fan, who still follows the Indian cricket team like a shadow with a ‘Miss u Tendulkar’ painted on his body. (Photo: AFP)
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34,347 international runs and 718 wickets between them – Sachin Tendulkar and Brett Lee are not stalwarts of the game for nothing.
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The little master and Lee have played against each other on numerous occasions with only one intention – to outdo each other on the cricket field. (Photo: AFP)